‘“It was kind of a dream come true, but you could even throw disappointing in there,” Weber said of his debut season. “Being called up was really exciting and being given a chance to try and help my teammates out and make the playoffs was really exciting down the stretch. But disappointing is the fact we didn’t make the playoffs and go farther.”’

‘He could command $4 million annually from potential suitors – a group that figures to include the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres. Orpik’s brother, Andrew, is a prospect with the Sabres, and told the Buffalo News on Tuesday that Buffalo "is a place (Brooks Orpik) would definitely want to come." The Orpik brothers were raised in a Buffalo suburb.’

‘“I don’t know if there’s a kid in the country that works harder than he does, and he was finally rewarded tonight. He’s a catalyst for that team and he stepped up in the big moments. I think that second goal epitomized what he is: sprawling out, diving and putting it away. It’s definitely a hard one to take, but it’s good to see a kid who works so hard succeed in a moment like this.”’

‘“[Two years ago] I was a younger guy trying to make an impression and now I’m a veteran in this camp, believe it or not,” said Kaleta. “I just want [the prospects] to have the best time they can here.”’

‘What is surprising about the blueliner, however, is the footwork he possesses and the strong strides that almost seem to defy his large frame. “I find it to be one of my bigger strengths,” Myers said. “My dad was my first teacher and he always told me that as a bigger guy you have to be able to skate if you want to make it anywhere in hockey. That’s what I worked on.”’

‘What are you trying to get out of this camp? “I’m just looking to get my skills shaper, meet the other prospects and other guys who are also competing for spots. It’s always fun to come out here and play the game. A camp like this really helps you get into shape and start your summer off on the right note. You’ve got to come back in August, so right now, is just a stepping stone.”’

‘"Obviously, we are happy for Justin and it’s good for the program with the exposure it gives," said MSU men’s hockey coach Troy Jutting. "Now he needs to come here and hopefully develop the way that we think he can and the way that Buffalo thinks he can."’

‘Enroth feels he’s ready, which is why he signed a three-year, $1.9 million deal with the Sabres last month. There was nothing else to learn in Europe, where he led the Swedish league with a 2.13 goals-against average. “It felt like I played well in two good seasons at home,” Enroth said. “I feel like I had to make the next step.”’

‘It was evident in the draft, when Buffalo went for a lot of tall teenagers who might make an impact in the latter stages of an Obama administration. Otherwise, it’s the same collection of softies who missed the playoffs last season, a year after winning the President’s Trophy.’

‘The 15-year sentence of 82-year-old Adelphia founder John Rigas was reduced to 12 years and the 20-year sentence of his son Timothy Rigas was reduced to 17 years by U.S. District Judge Leonard B. Sand in Manhattan. The Rigases, convicted of charges including conspiracy, bank fraud and securities fraud, began serving their sentences last August.’

‘“I talked to a lot of scouts and a lot of people, and some guys told me he could possibly go as early as the second round,” Jokinen’s high school coach, Dave Esse, said. “I was a little disappointed that he went in the fourth round. … But it’s all in the eye of the beholder. There’s someone out there for everybody. It’s like a dating service; you never know what they’ll like.”’